This event is in the past.It took place on January 7, 2026 at Ann Arbor District Library: Downtown.
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsGet your hands inky with real letterpress printing. Set antique wood type, hand-ink it, and crank out prints on a Vandercook cylinder press under expert guidance.
Hands-on workshop
Traditional printing
Adults only
Tips
⏰arrive at 5pm for the equipment demo
🔞adults only due to press equipment
Letterpress Open Lab
Old Fourth Ward
Arts & CraftsArts & CraftsGet your hands inky with real letterpress printing. Set antique wood type, hand-ink it, and crank out prints on a Vandercook cylinder press under expert guidance.
Hands-on workshop
Traditional printing
Adults only
Tips
⏰arrive at 5pm for the equipment demo
🔞adults only due to press equipment
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